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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,049.46 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,049.46 and 314.46 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,049.46 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,049.46 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,049.46 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 330,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,013.19/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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